Keep in mind that one of the best attributes to a SLR is the ability to switch out lenses. So it is a question of if you buy the camera can you afford to get all the lenses? You can buy a D-3 which is excellent, or a D-2 which is great, or even a D-1. You can get a D-1 used for less than 300. A D-2 for about 6-700, and a D3 is more. These are professional cameras, and built for anything.
A lot of people do not even consider used gear, but it is always a great option.
B.E.I.
2010-10-18 12:53:41 UTC
The best DSLR to buy is the Hasselblad H4D-60 ($40,000 for the camera only, no lenses)
Now if you are talking a normal DSLR that costs under $1,000 that is a different story, then look at the Canon and Nikons (both brands for a professional DSLR too, but they start around $3,000).
Jeroen Wijnands
2010-10-18 12:45:20 UTC
The Nikon D3x is widely regarded as the best DSLR. Canon's 1D comes as a good second.
Meaningless of course since it requires considerable skill to make these perform.
Andrei
2010-10-18 21:09:03 UTC
Depends on your budget. If you want something entry level you can buy the new Nikon D3100, if you want something more professional you will buy the D3s or some other camera that is more expensive... Your choice
Good luck
anonymous
2010-10-19 20:13:34 UTC
Doesn't matter what the "best" is. If you can't take a decent pic with a P&S, the hassy won't even help.
And when we answer you, how will it change anything? Will you buy it?
Here's a post called 'Buying a DSLR, what's important, megapixels, features, brand, price, quality and which one to buy - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/03/which-dslr-to-buy.html
Good luck.
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